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How to get from Fatih to SAW airport safely, efficiently, and cheaply

Old Jun 9th, 2013, 05:50 PM
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How to get from Fatih to SAW airport safely, efficiently, and cheaply

My friend and I are staying in Fatih, and she and I are leaving Istanbul from different airports. I'm a bit nervous about the solo-travel at that point. I need to figure out the best way to get to SAW, and I am a bit clueless how to do this. I do have an evening flight, so I'll leave plenty of time, but I want to make sure I avoid certain spots (ie Taksim) to accomplish this task. What are my options? Any help would be MUCH appreciated!!!

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Old Jun 10th, 2013, 12:54 AM
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Please ask your hotel or hosts for the best route at the time of travel.
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Old Jun 10th, 2013, 10:03 PM
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Thanks otherchelebi! I did just that, and they have their own service for 55 euros, but also said havatas or a taxi. They mentioned that Havatas includes a taxi to Taksim, and from taksim, I'd use the shuttle to the airport--I'm thinking I should stay away from that however. In an older forum, someone mentioned this airport shuttle as well: http://www.sabihagokcenairportshuttle.com not sure if it's reputable or not.
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Old Jun 10th, 2013, 10:57 PM
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Havatas does not use Taksim at this time due to the protests but has moved its stop to Kasimpasa.

I do not know that specific transfer company but shuttles are usually dependable although not very cheap.

Check for IDO Seabus from Yenikapi to Bostanci schedule and consider a taxi from there if you do not have more than one piece of luggage. This will be the fastest route.

Fatih - Yenikapi : Taxi
Yenikapi - Bostanci : IDO sea bus
Bostanci - SAW : Taxi
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thank you very much!
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